Direct contact rein
AssigneeSchneiders Saddlery Co., Inc.
InventorStanley K. Schneider
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Abstract
A braided romal rein having a bit end that is directly attachable to a bit, without the need for a separate connecting piece, provides direct contact between the bit in the animal's mouth and the rider's hands. The bit end of the rein comprises a rigid member that is integral with the rein and which has a connector portion that can be tightly connected to the end ring of the bit. Because the entire length of the rein, including the portion that connects to the bit, is a continuous construction, the former problems of loose joints at the rein end and the bit end are eliminated.
Claims18
A rein, comprising:
- a length of rein terminating in a bit end that comprises a rigid member having a connecting portion configured to directly connect the rein to an end ring of a bit, without the use of a separate connecting piece between the rein and the bit.
A braided romal rein, comprising:
- a length of rein having a bit end that comprises
- (i) a flexible member having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining a flexible tubular interior, wherein an end of the length of rein enters the flexible tubular interior at the first end of the flexible member and is in tight contact with and extends into the flexible tubular interior for a distance sufficient to secure the length of rein within the interior of the flexible member;
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- (ii) a rigid member positioned at the second end of the flexible member, the rigid member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the rigid member is in tight contact with and extends into the tubular interior of the flexible member for a distance sufficient to secure the first end of the rigid member within the interior of the flexible member,
- wherein the second end of the rigid member extends outwardly from the second end of the flexible member and has a connector portion configured to be attachable to an end ring of a bit.
A rein, comprising:
- a length of rein terminating in a bit end, said bit end comprising a connector portion configured to be attachable to an end ring of a bit, wherein the connector portion comprises two rigid members, each of said members having an end integrally secured to the length of rein and another end extending from the length of rein, each member having an opening therethrough configured to accept passage of a fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.